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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 485.89 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 485.89 and 150.95 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 485.89 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/485.89 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 485.89 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 73,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,345.93/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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